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BJP Leader Sambit Patra's Slip of Tongue Fiasco: Fast and Apology

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BJP leader Sambit Patra faces backlash after calling Lord Jagannath a devotee of PM Modi, leading to fasting and penance. Find out what caused the stir!

BJP leader Sambit Patra stirred controversy with a slip of the tongue, calling Lord Jagannath a devotee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This verbal misstep led to Patra issuing a public apology and vowing to fast for three days as penance. The viral clip of the incident, where Patra referred to Lord Jagannath as PM Modi's 'bhakt,' sparked heated debates and criticism.

In a press interaction after PM Modi's roadshow in Odisha's Puri, Sambit Patra's unintended remark took center stage. The incident garnered attention across social media platforms, with netizens expressing mixed reactions to his statement. Patra's apology and decision to observe fasting for atonement further fueled the ongoing discussions about the intersection of politics and religion in India.

As the controversy surrounding Sambit Patra's slip of tongue continues to unfold, it raises questions about the sensitivity of political rhetoric and religious references in public discourse. Patra's actions and the subsequent public response highlight the power of words and the impact a simple mistake can have on public perception and political narratives.

Interesting Fact: Lord Jagannath, a revered deity in Odisha, holds significant cultural and religious importance in the state, with the annual Rath Yatra being a major festival dedicated to the deity. Sambit Patra's incident serves as a reminder of the delicate balance required when discussing religious figures in a diverse and pluralistic society like India.

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BJP leader Sambit Patra to fast for 3 days over 'slip of the tongue' on ... (The Hindu)

BJP leader Sambit Patra apologizes for calling Lord Jagannath a devotee of PM Modi, faces backlash and penance.

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After "Slip Of Tongue", BJP Leader Sambit Patra's "Upvaas" Vow As ... (NDTV)

During an interaction with media after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Odisha's Puri yesterday, Sambit Patra suggested that Lord Jagannath, ...

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BJP's Sambit Patra's 'slip of tongue' on Lord Jagannath, PM Modi ... (India Today)

The viral clip features Sambit Patra speaking to a private Odia channel where he can be heard saying that Lord Jagannath is PM Modi's "bhakt" (devotee).

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'Will observe fast as penance': BJP's Sambit Patra apologises for ... (Livemint)

BJP Sambit Patra said he was apologetic and he would offer penance in the name of Lord Jagannath as an apology.

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बीजेपी के संबित पात्रा ने भगवान जगन्नाथ को बताया मोदी भक्त, खूब हुई खिंचाई (Jansatta)

पुरी लोकसभा सीट से भारतीय जनता पार्टी के उम्मीदवार संबित पात्रा की भगवान जगन्नाथ और प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी को लेकर की गयी एक ...

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Sambit Patra's 'slip of tongue' on Lord Jagannath, PM Modi sparks ... (Hindustan Times)

BJP's Puri candidate Sambit Patra's remark that “Lord Jagannath is a devotee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi” sparked a political stir. | Latest News India.

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'Pained' by his Lord Jagannath 'slip of tongue' that landed BJP in ... (The Indian Express)

I said that Jagannath Modinka Bhakta (Lord Jagannaath is Modi's bhakt). It's a grave mistake, but there was no such thought in my heart.

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Lord Jagannath remark: Why Sambit Patra is seeking atonement ... (Business Standard)

BJP's Sambit Patra caused uproar by suggesting Lord Jagannath is a devotee of PM Modi. Patra apologised, vowing to observe fasting as penance amidst ongoing ...

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भगवान जगन्‍नाथ को लेकर दिए बयान पर संबित को हो रहा पछतावा, पश्चाताप ... (दैनिक जागरण)

Sambit Patra on Lord Jagannath संबित पात्रा के भगवान जगन्नाथ को लेकर दिए गए विवादित बयान पर माफी मांगने के बाद तीन दिनों के लिए उपवास ...

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संबित पात्रा बोले- भगवान जगन्नाथ मोदी के भक्त: बाद में माफी मांगी, कहा- 3 ... (दैनिक भास्कर)

ओडिशा के पुरी लोकसभा सीट से भाजपा उम्मीदवार संबित पात्रा ने सोमवार को एक न्यूज चैनल से बात करते हुए कहा कि भगवान जगन्नाथ ...

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'Hero-worship is road to dictatorship': Opposition slams Sambit ... (Times of India)

India News: Congress party accused the BJP of exploiting religious sentiments for political gain and warned that "hero-worship is the road to dictatorship" ...

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BJP's Sambit Patra on 3-day fast over 'slip of tongue' on Lord ... (Hindustan Times)

BJP leader Sambit Patra announced that he is pained over his “slip of tongue” on Lord Jagannath, and will fast for three days. | Latest News India.

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'...बीजेपी देवताओं को भी नहीं बख्शेगी', संबित पात्रा के भगवान जगन्नाथ वाले ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

BJP उम्मीदवार संबित पात्रा ने कहा था कि भगवान जगन्नाथ भी प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के भक्त हैं। भगवान जगन्नाथ पर दिए इस बयान के ...

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BJD ups ante over Sambit Patra's 'slip of tongue'; EC censures ex ... (Hindustan Times)

Sambit Patra landed himself and the party in a soup when during an interview where he claimed that he inadvertently said that even Lord Jagannath is a bhakt ...

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Optics Lord over Sambit Patra's poll prospects in Puri (The New Indian Express)

While the BJD is playing up the temple transformation card to the hilt, the BJP has Modi and Sambit Patra on its scale.

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Sambit Patra on fast as act of penance, Pandian says you could faint (Times of India)

India News: BHUBANESHWAR: Facing backlash for his comment that "Lord Jagannath is a bhakt (devotee) of Modi", BJP national spokesperson and Puri LS ...

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Sambit Patra 'should eat properly', BJD leader's dig at fast as ... (India Today)

BJD leader VK Pandian said that Sambit Patra "should eat properly and take care" as he took a dig at the BJP leader's announcement to fast for three days as ...

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | BJD moves EC against BJP's Sambit ... (Deccan Herald)

Bhubaneswar, May 22 (PTI) Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) against BJP's Puri ...

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